CHAPTER V

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS

A. FACTORIES

22. Cleanliness and hygiene.- Employer of every factory shall ensure that: -

(i) all workplaces, workrooms, passageways, staircases, storerooms and service rooms are kept in sanitary and hygienic condition;

(ii) surfaces of walls and ceilings, including windows and skylights, are always kept clean and maintained in a hygienic condition;

(iii) the floor of every workroom is maintained in a clean and so far as is reasonably practicable, dry and non-slippery condition;

(iv) where wet work processes are carried out—

(a) effective drainage is maintained;

(b) false floors, platforms, mats or other dry standing places are provided; and

(c) anti-skid footwear and other suitable safety and protective gears for use while at work in such place are provided without expense to the employees;

(v) workrooms are cleaned as often as required by the nature of the work carried on;

(vi) as far as practicable, sweeping and cleaning are done—

(a) during intervals between work; and

(b) in such a manner as to prevent the raising of dust;

(vii) where, for technical reasons, cleaning must be carried out during working hours, appropriate means are used and precautions are taken to avoid contamination of the air with dust or other obnoxious substances;

(viii) suitable arrangements for daily collection, storage, disposal or treatment of every type of waste are made under the effective supervision.